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I don't think its going to happen.
The Russians have f*cked about with the S-300 fiasco for 9 years, and that is a system from the 20th century.
I'd be surprised if Iran gets the Su-50 any earlier than 2116.
You cannot just say something is going to be good because you expect it to be.
Speed is important for escaping missiles, or launching them at high speed and altitude in order to increase their range and energy. Having good acceleration is also useful in within visual range fights.
You cannot do much with electronics if the platform is bad. The F-35 is more suited to a strike aircraft, its inferior kinematics prevent it from effectively engaging other aircraft.
yeah I don't think this is going to happen anytime soon. I am thinking more of 2019 to 2021 when a deal is signed.
by then the T-50 will be more mature and hopefully the price of oil is back over $100 dollars.
S-300 deal probably was so sketchky because of protests by the U.S and Israel particularly Israel, but everything has changed since the Ukrain/Crimea crisis.
Russia needs another big player for the T-50 besides India. Iran fits the bill.